Binder.



G. P. WIGGINTN & F. W. HODGES.

BINDER.

APPLIOATIQN FILED JULY 28. 1909.

Patented Nov. 30, 1909. SHEETS-SHEET 1.

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APPLIOATION FILED JULY Z8, 1909.

Patented Nov. 1909s.

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APPLIOATION FILED JULYZB. 1909.

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UNITED STATESPATENT OFFICE. GEORGE EP. WIGGINTON ANIO FRANK W. HODG'ES, 0F KALADIAVZOO, MICHIGAN, ASSIGNORS '.lO KALAMAZOO LOOSE LEAF BINDER COMPANY, O'F KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN.

BINDER.

This invention relates to improvements in temporary Ibinders or loose sheet holders.

Tje main objects ofour invention are:

First, to provide an improved temporarybinder or loose sheet holder which may be quickly adjusted to permit the insertion or removal of the sheets or leaves. Second, to provide an improved temporary `binder or loose sheet holder which isvery simple and economical in structure. Third, l.to provide ani'mproved temporary binder or loose sheet holder which is slmple in structure and is,.at the same time, of very largecapacity and is adapted to effectively hold any number of sheets, Ifrom one up to its full capacity.

Further objects, and objects relating to structural details," \will ldetinitely"appear from the detailed description tolfollow.'

We accomplish the 'objects of our invenx tion by lthe devices and meansl described in the following*specification. The structure.'

- described constitutes'one effective' embodi` y would bereadily devised by those skilled in ment of our invention.v Other embodiments the art.

The invention is clearly definedfislmdv invention is clearly illustratedin the accom-4 panying drawing, forming a part of this specification, in which:

Figure 1 is a detail inside plan of a structure embodyin the Afeatures. of our invention, sheets or eaves being indicated in conventional form therein. Fig. 2 is an enlarged detail longitudinal section, taken on a line corresponding to line -2-2 of Fig. l, of the binder in its closed position. F ign?, is an enlarged detail section,- ta'ken on a line corresponding to line 3-@3 of Fig. 1, showing details of the means for adjustably securing the cords. Fig. 4 is an enlarged detail section, taken on a line corresponding to lined-4 of Fig. l, showing further details of the means for adjustably securing the binding cords. Fig. 5 is-a detail inside plan of a modified construction in` which Specification of Letterslflate'nt. Piellted NOV. 30, Application filed July 28, 1909. Serial No. 510,104.

' line corresponding to line 8-8 o Fig. 9' isan enlarge ou-r, invention' as appl i each binding cord is provided with meansA permitting independent adjustment. Fi 6 is an enlarged detail section, taken on a ine correspondingto line '64-6 of Fig. 5. Fig. 7 1s aninsidedetail Aplan of a still further modification of the means for adjustably secu-rin th'e'binding cords. Fig. 8. is an enlarge jdetail longitudinal section taken on a Fig. 7, the parts being shown `indprocess of adjustment.

y "detail 'sectiontaken on a line corresponding to line 9-9 of Fig. 7.,` Fig.l10 is an `enlar edv detailA section,

taken on a line correspon in to line 10-10 of Fig. 7. -11 isy a vdeta' plan of a still further modi cation 'of the means for adjustably securing-the binding. cords. Fig. 12

1s an enlarged detail section, taken on a line corresponding to -li'ne 12--12 `of Fig. 11. Fig. '1-3 is an enlarged detail section, taken (1m a line corresponding to line 13e-13l of 'Fn the drawings, similar reference characters refer tosmilar `parts throughout 'the several views, and'l the sectio'ial views are takenl lookingv in the direction of lthe little arrowsrjat the ends oftheusectionlines.

Referring to theg'fv` ng,.we 'illustrate to a binder having a pair of covers l and-2, `the cover 1 being provided with' a chamber or cavity 3 to receivethe `mechanism for adjustably securin :the binding cord 4.

he-bindin cords 4 illustrated are in the shape-of fiat eather thongs, and are secured to the cover 2 by engaging over studs 5, the binding-cords being provided with suitable holesto engage the pins. Above these pins the covers are provided with openings 6 so that the cords can be easily adjisted over the pins. The inner ends of the covers are provided with openings 6 so that the cords can be easily adjusted over the pins. The inner ends of the covers are provided with 'openings 7 through which the binding cords are arranged. We preferably provide in this connection clamping bars 8 between which the leaves, as 9, are clamped. The

clamping v bars illustrated .are formed of stripsl of sheet metal having bead-like rolls 10 ontheir rear edges, which make the clamping bars rigid and also serve to form bearings. for the innercurved ends of the covers.

Reinforcing strips. 11 are preferably provided for the clamping bars, the reinforcing strips being in the form of iiat metal strips which are suitably secured to the binding strips, the edges of the bead 10 being preferably clamped upon the same.

The holes 12 in the clamping bars are so arranged relative to the holes 7 in the ends of the covers that the clamping bars may move relative to the covers,'or the covers relative to the clamping bars, in the opening and closing of the book without varying the tension on the binding cords.

The binding cords are adjustably secured to one of thecovers, the securing mechanism preferably consisting of a pair of rack bars 13 having bar-like teeth thereon,that is, the teeth are formed by slotting the bars which are formed of trough-like pieces of sheet metal having slots cut therein.

The cord-securing member 14 is provided with rack-engaging portions 15, which are offset downwardly therefrom, the member 14 being preferably formed of a strip of sheet metal having tongue-like engaging ortions 15 projecting rearwardly and ownwardly from the rear edge of the strip,.

so that the tongues or engaging portions l5 can be engaged with the desired rack teeth and the member '14 swung "downwardly, which applies to the binding cords with a lever-like action.

The binding cords are preferably secured to the member 14 by en aging over the downwardly projecting studs 16 thereon, so that the pull of the binding cords, when the securing member is in its adjusted position, tends to retain the member 14 in engagement with the rack.

`.We preferably provide a lock for positively securing the member 14 in its adjusted position. The lock 17 illustrated in Figs. 1 to 3, is slidably mounted on the member 14, preferably by forming loops 18 thereon, the loops being punched downwardly, so that the lock is supported on the under side,'as clearly appears in Fig. 3. When this lock is in its engaging position, its inner end engages the cover, thereby locking the member 14 in engagement by preventin its disengaging movement,-that is, it is he d so that it cannot-swing up andv thus disengage.

` By thus arranging the parts, the binder can be quickly adjusted to permit the insertion or removal of the sheets or leaves, and it is quickly clamped up. The mechanism is simple and economical to produce, and at the same time is strong and durable and convenient to use.

In the modified construction shown in l. Figs. 5 and 6, each binding cord 4 is pro- 'the bar 27 is slidably mounted upon the pairs, each pair being formed of a single piece of sheet metal, the same being sub, stantially as is illustrated in Fig. 9. The lock member 20 ot' this construction is pivoted at 21 to be swung around in its enga ing position, instead of being slidably a justed as is the lock member illustrated in detail in Fig. 3

In the modified construction shown in Fig. 7, the binding cords 4 are connected by a cross-piece 22, which is, in turn, connected by the strap 23 to the securing member 24. The lock for the securing member in this construction is in the form of a loop 25, which is slidably mounted on the rack member and adapted to be slipped over the outwardly extending finger plece 26 of the asecuring member 24, the loop being illustrated in detail in Fig. 10.

In the structure shown in Figs. 1l to 13,

rack 28. This rack is a spring rack and is adapted tov be forced into enga ement with the side portion 29 of the bar gy means of the pivoted lever 30, a spring 31 being arranged in the slide portion29 of the bar to hol the rack normally out of its engaging position.

We have illustrated the several moditications to show the general adaptabilit of our improvements. Our invention may e readily adapted to various other styles and forms of binder, but, having thus illustrated its application, we believe such adaptations will be readily understood and accom lished by those skilled in the art to which t iis invention relates, and, therefore, we do not attempt to further illustrate or describe the j same 1n detail herein.

Having thus described our invention, what l we claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is:

1. In a structure of the class described, the combination with the cover, chambered on its inner side, of a binding cord; a slotted rack member arranged in the said cover chamber;

a securing member for said binding cord having a downwardly oiset engaging portion on its inner ed e, adapted to be engaged in the slots of sai rack member, said cord securing member being free from said rack member when its engaging portion is disengaged therefrom; and a lock member slidably mounted on said cordsecuring member, said lock member being adapted, when in 129 one position, to project inwardly from said cord securing member into engagement withy the cover, thereby retaining said cord securing member in engagement with said rack member. I

2. In a structure of the class described, the combination with the cover, of a binding cord; a slotted rack member; a securing member for said binding cord having a downwardly offset engaging portion on its 13u ladapte when in one position,

inner edge adapted to be engaged in the slots of sai rack member, said cord securing member being free from said rack member when its engaging portion is disengaged therefrom; and a lock member slidably mounted on said cord securing member, said lock member being adapted, when in one pogaged in the slots of said rack member, saidcord securing memberu being free from said rack member when its engaging ortion is disengaged therefrom; and a loc member adjustably mounted on :said cord securing member, said lock member being adapted when in one position, to prevent the rack disengaging movement of said cord securing member.

4. In a structure of the class described,

the combination with the cover, of a `binding cord; a slotted rack member carried bysaid cover; a securing memberfor.saidfbinding cord having'an engaging ortiomadapted to be engaged in the slots o? said rack member, said cord securing member'being free from said rack member rwhen `its enga 'n portion is disengagedtherefrom; and aIloc member adjustably mounted A011 said cord securin member, said lock member being to prevent the rack disengaging 'movementof said cord securing member. y V

5. In a structure of theclass described, the combination with'the cover, of a binding cord; a slotted rack member carried by said 'i cover; a securingmember for said binding cord fhaving a downwardly offset engaging portion on its inner ed e, adapted to be engaged in the slot of said rack member, said ,cord securing member being free from said rack member when its engaglng portlon 1s' disengaged therefrom; anda lock member adapted to prevent the rack disengaging movement of said cord securing member.

6. In a structure of the class described,

the combination with the cover, of a binding cord; a slotted rack member carried by said cover; a securing member for said binding cord havingl an engaging to be engaged in the slots o said rack member, said cord securing member being free from said rack member whenits engaging portion is disengaged therefrom; and a lock member adapted to prevent the rack disengaging movement of said cord securing member.

portion, adaptedI 7. In a structure of the class described, the combination with the cover, of a binding cord; a rack member carried by said cover; a securing member for said binding cord having a rack engaging portion thereon, said cord securing member being free from said rack when its rack engaging portion is disenga d therefrom; and a lock member adjusta ly mounted on said cord securing member, VSaid lock member being adapted when in one position, to prevent the rack disengaging movement of said cord securing member.

8. In a structure of the class described, the combination with the cover, of a binding cord; a rack member carried by said cover; a securing member for said binding cord having a rack enga ing portion thereon, said cord securing mem r being free from said rack when its rack engaging portion is disengaged therefrom; and' a lock member adapted to fprevent the rack disengaging movement o said cord securing member.

9'. In a structure of the class described,

4the combination with a cover, chamberedy on its inner side, of binding cords; a plurality of racks Vhaving banlike teeth arranged in the said cover chamber; a securing member for said binding cords having downwardly odset rack-engaging' portions on its inner edge, said cord securing member being free v from said rack when its rack engaging ortions are disengaged therefrom; and a ook member slidably mounted on said cord securing member, said lock member being `adapted;`when in one position, to project inwardly vfrom said cord securin member intoA engagement with the cover, tereby retaining .said cord securing member in engagement with saidracks.

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10. In a structure of the `class described,

the combination with a cover, of binding cords; a plurality of racks having bar-like teeth; a securing member for said binding cords having downwardly offset rack-en-` gaging portions'on its inner edge said cord securing member being free from said rack When its rack engaging portions are disengaged therefrom; and a lock memberslidably mounted on said cord securing member, said lock being adapted, when in one position, to project inwardly from said cord securing member into engagement with the cover, thereby retaining said cord securing member in engagement with said racks.

11. In a structure of the class described,A the combination with a cover, chambered on its inner side, of binding cords; a plurality of racks arranged 4in the said cover chamber;

a securing member for said binding cords having rack-engaging portions thereon, said cord securing member being free from said rack when its rack engaging portions are disengaged therefrom; and a lock member slidably mounted on said cord securingmemv when in one position,

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ber, said locking member being adapted, to project inwardly from said cord securing member into engagement with the cover, thereby retaining said cord securing member in engagement with said racks. Y

12. In a structure of the class described,

. the combination with a cover, of bindin cords; a plurality of racks having bar-like:

teeth carried by said cover; a securing member for said binding cords having-down? wardly offset rack-engaging portions on its said cord securing member being free from said rack when its said rack engaging portions are 'disengaged` therefrom; and a lock-member adjustably mounted on said cord securin member, `Isaid lock memwhen in one position, to retain said cord securing member in engagement with said rack.

14. In a structure of the combination with a cover, of binding a plurality of racks carried by said cover; a securingv member for said binding i cords having vrack-engaging portions thereon, said "cord securing Vmember being free from said rack when its said rack engaging i portions. are ldisengaged therefrom; and a lock member' adjustably mountedl on said cord securing member, said lock member being adapted, when in one position, to retain said cord securing member in engagement with said rack.

'15. In 'a structure of the combination with a cover, of binding cords; a plurality of racks'having bar-like teeth carried b said cover; a securing member for said binding cords having downwardly offset rack-engaging portions on its the class described,

= inner edge, said cordsecuring member being position, to retain ing free from said rack when its said rack engaging portions are disengaged therefrom; and a lock member adapted when in engagsaid cord securing member'in engagement with said rack.

16. In a structure of the class described, the combination with a cover, of bindin cords; a plurality of racks carried by sai cover; arsecuring member for said binding cords having rack-engaging ortions thereon, said cord securing mem er being free cover, of binding the cover,

the class described,

from said rack when its said rackl engaging portions are disengaged therefrom; and a lock member adapted when in engaging position, to retain said cord securing member in engagement with said rack.

17. In a structure of the class described, the combination with the cover, of a binding cord; a rack member carried by said cover; a securing member for said binding cord having rack-engaging portions thereon, said binding cord being secured to said securin member at a point outwardly from said rack engaging portion whereby stress may -be applied to the binding cord by en agin the said cord securing member wit sai rack and swinging it downwardly; .and means for preventing the disengaging movement of said cord securing member.

18. In a structure of the class described, the combination with the cover, of a binding cord; a rack membercarried by said cover' and a securing member for said binding cord having rack-engaging-portions thereon, said j binding cord being secured to said securingmember at a point outwardly from said rac engaging portion whereby stress may be applied to the binding cord by en agin the said cord securing member wit sai rack and swinging it downwardl l l9.` In-a structure of the class described, the combination with the cover, of a binding cord; a rack member carried b said cover* a securing member for said inding cord having a rack-engaging portion thereon, said binding cord being connected to said securing member so that stress may be applied thereto by engaging said securing member with said rack and swinging it downwardl said binding cord being connected to sald securing member below the plane of its said rack engaging portion whereby the stress on the binding cord, when the parts are adjusted, ten s to hold the cord securing member in engagement with the rack; and a lock for said securing member.

20. In a structure of the class described, the combination with the cover, of a binding cord; a rack member carried by said cover; and a securing member for said binding cord having a rack-engaging portion thereon, said binding cord being connected to said securing member so that the stress may be applied thereto by engaging said securing member with said rack and swinging it downwardly said binding cord being connected to said securing member below the plane of its said rack en aging portlon whereby the stress on the bin ing cord, when the parts are adjusted, tends to hold the cord securing member 1n engagement with the rack.

21. In a structure of the class described, the combination with the cover, of a binding cord; a rack member carried by said cover; a securing member for said binding cord l. having a rack-engaging portion thereon, said" witnesses.

ing member so that the stress on the binding cord, when 'the parts are adjusted, tends to hold the cord securing member in engage- 15 ment with the rack.

In Witness whereof, We have hereunto set our hands and seals in the presence of two GEORGE P. WIGGINTON. FRANK W. HODGES. Vitnesses:

CLARA E. BRADEN,

F. GERTRUDE TALLMAN. 

